Just like last year, the Buckeyes have the ability to earn a share of the B1G Ten Title. But it won’t be easy.

Ohio State needs to win Tuesday at Assembly Hall against Indiana and then again at home against Illinois next Sunday. But wait, there’s more!

The Buckeyes also need Indiana to lose their final game, not to mention at least one loss from Michigan State and Wisconsin. Simple enough, right?

Not so much. Tuesday night is Indiana’s senior night; as if Assembly Hall needs a reason to be more amped up.

Regardless of what happens, Ohio State will still finish in the top 5 of the best conference in college basketball this season. Currently ranked 16th overall, the Buckeyes are looking at, roughly, a 4 or even 5 seed in the national tournament (depending on how good or bad they play in the B1G Ten tournament).

Even though the Buckeyes don’t really control their own destiny, the way the team has played recently should keep fans positive about the upcoming post season.

Shannon Scott has earned a significant amount of playing time, and the team has greatly benefited, especially on the defensive end. Aaron Craft has compiled a 4-1 assist-to-turnover ratio in the last 3 games, and has started to come into his own on the offensive end.

With Craft taking care of the basketball and Scott locking down opponents on defense, Ohio State is an increasingly better team than on most nights, making then a dangerous force to be reckoned with come tournament time.